Culled from a woefully meagre recording history that includes a handful of singles and two ... more
studio albums (yet, strangely, three live collections), this double-disc anthology instantly becomes the single most comprehensive document of the Yardbirds' bri...
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Culled from a woefully meagre recording history that includes a handful of singles and two ... more
studio albums (yet, strangely, three live collections), this double-disc anthology instantly becomes the single most comprehensive document of the Yardbirds' brief reign and lasting influence. With a tenure on the charts of barely five years, a fitful discography and the erratic guidance of three managers during their prime, the Yardbirds have a legacy that is as unlikely as it is undeniable: they're second only to the Beatles as the most influential band of the 1960s. Long known as the musical divinity school of the Beck-Clapton-Page guitar trinity, the Yardbirds cast a much longer shadow across rock music, one that encompassed psychedelia, blues rock, heavy metal, jam bands and even the nascent world music and alt-rock movements . Eric Clapton's tenure with the energetic blues revivalists hardly hinted at enduring superstardom, but it did help foster the band's ambitious rave-ups, the frenzied mini-jams that became one of the Yardbirds' live trademarks and set the stage for Jeff Beck's groundbreaking two-year stint. But often overlooked in the homages to fret frenzy is the band's restless musical curiosity and the moody-cool, expressive charms of vocalist Keith Relf, explored here by the overtly Gregorian "Still I'm Sad", the sloppy, monkish "Hot House of Omagararshid" and the brooding "You're a Better Man Than I". But by the time Page signed on (briefly sharing duties with Beck), the Yardbirds shifted managers and directions, resulting in an uneasy cocktail of rock and pop that ultimately fractured the band, if not its heritage; Page would rebuild the New Yardbirds around an amped-up vision of its original blues roots, then quickly change the name to Led Zeppelin. All that ground is covered, along with some rarities (the odd Italian single "Questa Volta"/"Paff Bum" and three spotty solo tracks by Relf).--Jerry McCulley
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Advantages: Hearing what then were the guitar legends of the future Disadvantages: None
The band to start all bands...This album contains the best from the Yardbirds throughout time including tracks with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck when they were with the band. The songs which stand out are ultimately FOR YOUR LOVE, HEART FULL OF SOUL, EVIL HEARTED YOU, SHAPES OF THINGS, THE TRAIN KEPT A-ROLLIN', AIN'T GOT YOU AND SMOKESTACK LIGHTNING but loads more are included on this double album set. Many bands have been influenced by this British Premier R&B rock band yet they covered their fair share of great artists themselves. Blues legend tracks - John Lee Hooker's BOOM BOOM and Jimmy Reed's BABY WHATS WRONG are also included. This is a great way to hear what ultimately is the best of the Yardbirds. ...
Advantages: Jam packed, well presented, great inclusions. Disadvantages: 1 or 2 naff tracks but you can't please everyone!
Now I was quite surprised to get this in my stocking for Christmas, obviously somneone had been doing their homework. I've got pretty eclectic tastes, ranging from indie, 80's, and rock, to dance and trance, so it was quite a nice surprise as I'd had my eye on this for a while.
Released in mid-October 2005, the Ultimate Experience boasts a jam-packed tracklist of some stonking tunes, as well as some which are yet to reach the UK Charts.
Featuring some key names in current dance music, their are some really cool inclusions on both discs. I tend to find that on releases such as this, the 2nd CD is usually packed full of obscure trance remixes from the likes that no-one has ever heard of, but this has been tastefully presented.
Disc 1:
Shapeshifters - Back to Basics.
Possibly one of the biggest dance hits of 2005, Back to ...
Advantages: 39 genuinely great songs Disadvantages: doesnt include latest album
the who - ultimate collection is a double CD greatest hits album for British rock band the who. contained here are 39 tracks a very high and consistent quality. all the recognisable songs are here including 'my generation', 'wont get fooled again' and 'pinball wizard'. the songwriting largely by pete townshend errs towards a narrative style. townshend unique guitar style is great throughout and the high quality musicianship really is a constant in this collection. keith moon is at his energetic best. john entwistle thumps the bass and roger daltry finds a voice for every song. the inlay includes a detailed band biography along with lots of excellent photos.
unfortunately this album was published before the whos most recent album endless wire, so there may be a couple of songs missing from your ideal who collection. overall this is ...
Product Information for "Yardbirds Ultimate - Yardbirds (The)" »
Product details
Title
Yardbirds Ultimate
Performer
Yardbirds (The)
Genre
Oldies
Sub Genre
British Invasion
Release Date
20/08/2001
Recomended Retail Price
24.99 GBP
Original Release Year
2001
Label / Distributor
Rhino / Cinram Logistics
Pieces in Set
2
Studio / Live
Mixed
Stereo
Mixed
Format
Performer
EAN
81227982522
Catalogue Number
8122798252
Additional notes
Album Notes
The Yardbirds: Keith Relf (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, tambourine); Jeff Beck (vocals, guitar, bass); Chris Dreja (guitar, piano, bass, maracas); Jimmy Page (guitar, bass); Anthony "Top" Topham, Eric Clapton (guitar); Paul Samwell-Smith (bass, background vocals); Jim McCarty (drums, percussion, background vocals). Additional personnel: Hamish Grimes (spoken vocals); Al Gorgoni (guitar); Ian Stewart, Nicky Hopkins (piano); Brian Auger (harpsichord); Rick Nielsen (organ); Ron Prentice, John Paul Jones, Joe Macho, Joe Osborne (bass); Dougie Wright, Clem Cattini, Bobby Gregg, Hal Baline (drums); Denny Piercey (bongos); Chris Karan (tabla). Producers: Giorgio Gomelsky, Paul Samwell-Smith, Simom Napier-Bell, Mickie Most. Compilation producer: Gary Stewart. Recorded between 1963 and 1968. Includes liner notes and song annotations by Cub Koda. Digitally remastered by Dan Hersch & Bill Inglot (DigiPrep). With two discs, 52 songs and a 52-page book, this is a wonderful roller coaster ride through the vitally important Yardbirds catalog. Not only did guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page emerge from their ranks, but the group spearheaded a unique meld of blues and ferocious rock & roll. Formed in the era of British blues bands, the Yardbirds released a series of singles that gave them Top 40 clout. Though this hastened the exit of Clapton, who decried their abandonment of a purer strain of blues, it created some incendiary, forward-looking material anchored in one of the era's underrated rhythm sections. Flush with the experimentation that was fueling the era, there are countless treasures to be heard here. "I Can't Make Your Way" is a mix of skiffle, cowboy swagger, and infectious riffing. "He's Always There" is pre-psych fuzziness combined with cool background vocals and handclaps. And then of course, there are all the hits, richly mastered and delivering a hefty wallop.
Album Reviews
Q (11/01, p.146) - 5 out of 5 stars - "...This is a perfect compilation..." Down Beat (12/01, p.86) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...A thorough overview..." Entertainment Weekly (7/27/01, p.71) - "...They are the font from which flowed the white-hot proto-metal that inspired hundreds of garage bands....why would you even 'dream' of skipping this primo 2-disc compilation." - Rating: A
Titles on disc 1
1.
Boom Boom
2.
Honey In Your Hips
3.
Certain Girl
4.
I Wish You Would
5.
Too Much Monkey Business (live)
6.
I Got Love If You Want It (live)
7.
Smokestack Lightning (live)
8.
Here 'tis (live)
9.
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
10.
Got To Hurry
11.
I Ain't Got You
12.
For Your Love
13.
I'm Not Talking
14.
Steeled Blues
15.
Heart Full Of Soul
16.
I Ain't Done Wrong
17.
You're A Better Man Than I
18.
Shapes Of Things
19.
Train Kept A Rollin'
20.
New York City Blues
21.
Evil Hearted You
22.
I'm A Man
23.
Still I'm Sad
24.
Questa Volta
25.
Pafff...bum
Titles on disc 2
1.
Lost Woman
2.
Over Under Sideways Down
3.
Nazz Are Blue
4.
I Can't Make Your Way
5.
Rack My Mind
6.
Hot House Of Omagararshid
7.
Jeff's Boogie
8.
He's Always There
9.
Turn Into Earth
10.
What Do You Want
11.
Happenings Ten Years Time Ago
12.
Psycho Daisies
13.
Stroll On
14.
Little Games
15.
Puzzles
16.
White Summer
17.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor
18.
No Excess Baggage
19.
Drinking Muddy Water
20.
Only The Black Rose
21.
Ten Little Indians
22.
Ha Ha Said The Clown
23.
Goodnight Sweet Josephine
24.
Think About It
25.
Knowing - Relf, Keith
26.
Mr Zero - Relf, Keith
27.
Shapes In My Mind - Relf, Keith
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